RSS FeedFree Outdoor Speeches Every Friday
Well speeches maybe isn’t quite the right word. This has been going on for years, but just about every Friday you can stop by 12th & G NW to be treated to the free entertainment/spiritual preaching by the members of the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge. Their message isn’t the most open or inclusive, but at least at 12th & G there is no use of amplifiers, and occasionally you get to watch them drag a statue of the Virgin Mary around (if you’re in to that kind of thing).
Passersby, even those who look to be tourists, tend not to shy away from the group. A crowd of a 1/2 dozen or so people are usually outside listening, sometimes many more when the weather is nice. They usually start around 2 pm, and preach until well after 6 pm. Sometimes you see someone challenge their beliefs, but this blogger has never heard of anyone who could over-shout them.
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I saw a tourist get into it one day with one of the “preachers.” It almost reminded me of the ranting that goes on before WWE steel cage matches…almost. Preaching rhetoric aside, it was highly entertaining.
Was anyone else subjected to the Jesus rantings being broadcast via bullhorn last week (Friday, I think)? Simply ridiculous.
This group is actually the inspiration for the new Noise Ordinance Act that Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells introduced.
They also inspired the creation of Quest for Quiet blog.
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These people preach one thing — hatred.